We release patches for security vulnerabilities. Currently supported versions:

We take the security of MongoDB News API seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

• DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
• DO NOT publicly disclose the vulnerability before it has been addressed
• DO NOT exploit the vulnerability for malicious purposes

Report security vulnerabilities to: security@example.com

Include the following information:

1. Type of vulnerability (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass)
2. Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
3. Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
4. Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
5. Impact of the vulnerability
6. Suggested fix (if you have one)

• Initial Response: Within 24-48 hours
• Assessment: Within 1 week
• Fix Development: Depends on severity (1-4 weeks)
• Public Disclosure: After fix is released

1. We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report
2. We will assess the vulnerability and its impact
3. We will develop and test a fix
4. We will release the fix in a new version
5. We will publicly disclose the vulnerability (with credit to you, if desired)

1. Keep dependencies updated

   pip install -r requirements.txt --upgrade

2. Use strong API keys

   • At least 32 characters
   • Random and unique
   • Rotate regularly

3. Enable HTTPS

   • Use reverse proxy (nginx, Apache)
   • Configure SSL certificates
   • Enable HSTS

4. Limit rate limits

   RATE_LIMIT_PER_HOUR=1000

5. Use environment variables

   • Never commit .env files
   • Use secrets management in production

6. Monitor logs

   • Enable request logging
   • Monitor for suspicious activity
   • Set up alerts

1. Input Validation

   • Use Pydantic models for all inputs
   • Validate query parameters
   • Sanitize user inputs

2. Authentication

   • Never store API keys in code
   • Use secure token generation
   • Implement token expiration

3. Database Security

   • Use parameterized queries
   • Enable MongoDB authentication
   • Limit database user permissions
   • Enable encryption at rest

4. Dependencies

   • Regularly update dependencies
   • Use pip-audit to check for vulnerabilities

   pip install pip-audit
   pip-audit

5. CORS Configuration

   • Restrict origins in production
   • Don't use * in production

   CORS_ORIGINS=https://yourdomain.com

6. Error Handling

   • Don't expose stack traces in production
   • Use generic error messages
   • Log detailed errors internally

• API keys are passed in headers or query parameters
• Consider implementing JWT tokens for enhanced security
• API keys should be rotated regularly

• Current: 1000 requests/hour per API key
• Implemented in-memory (resets on restart)
• Consider Redis for persistent rate limiting in production

• News content may contain sensitive information
• Implement data classification
• Consider content filtering

• Ensure MongoDB authentication is enabled
• Use connection string encryption
• Implement network segmentation
• Enable audit logging

Security updates will be released as patch versions (e.g., 1.0.1, 1.0.2).

Subscribe to:

• GitHub Security Advisories
• GitHub Releases
• Project mailing list (coming soon)

We currently do not have a bug bounty program. However, we deeply appreciate security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities and will acknowledge your contribution in:

• Security advisories
• Release notes
• CONTRIBUTORS.md file

This project aims to comply with:

• OWASP Top 10 security risks
• CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors
• General security best practices

• Security Team: security@example.com
• PGP Key: Available upon request
• Response Time: 24-48 hours

• OWASP API Security Top 10
• MongoDB Security Checklist
• FastAPI Security

Last Updated: 2025-11-21

Thank you for helping keep MongoDB News API secure! 🔒